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Interior designers in Chennai — with actual prices

Itemised room-wise pricing from delivered Homeli projects. Basic / Standard / Premium tiers. GST included. No surprise additions mid-project.

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₹800-2,500Per sqft range
GSTInclusive in every quote
40/40/20Milestone payment terms
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Room-wise pricing table

Indicative Chennai 2026 prices by room and finish tier. All-inclusive (material + labour + GST). Final quote after free site measurement.

Room / ScopeBasicStandardPremium
Modular Kitchen₹80K – ₹1.2L₹1.2L – ₹2.2L₹2.2L – ₹3.5L+
Wardrobe (10×8 ft)₹60K – ₹90K₹90K – ₹1.5L₹1.5L – ₹2.5L+
Living Room₹35K – ₹70K₹70K – ₹1.5L₹1.5L – ₹3L+
Bedroom (full)₹40K – ₹80K₹80K – ₹1.5L₹1.5L – ₹2.5L+
False ceiling (per sqft)₹60 – ₹90₹90 – ₹150₹150 – ₹250
Wall painting (per sqft)₹14 – ₹18₹18 – ₹28₹28 – ₹45
Full 2BHK Package₹4.5L – ₹7L₹7L – ₹10L₹10L – ₹18L+
Full 3BHK Package₹6L – ₹10L₹10L – ₹16L₹16L – ₹28L+
Villa (3,000+ sqft)₹18L – ₹25L₹25L – ₹35L₹35L – ₹45L+

Site visit + itemised written quote = free. Final price depends on plywood grade, hardware brand, shutter material and site conditions.

What you get at each tier

Basic tier
₹800 – 1,200/sqft
  • MR-grade plywood carcass
  • Laminate shutters (Greenlam / Merino)
  • Indian hardware (Ebco / Yale)
  • Standard granite countertops
  • Plain gypsum false ceiling
  • 2-coat premium emulsion
  • Best for budget-conscious 1/2 BHK
Standard tier · popular
₹1,200 – 1,800/sqft
  • BWP plywood (waterproof grade)
  • Acrylic shutters + soft-close
  • Hettich hardware (mid-range)
  • Quartz / premium granite counter
  • Coved false ceiling with LED
  • Royale Matt finish painting
  • Sweet spot for most 2/3 BHK Chennai homes
Premium tier
₹1,800 – 2,500+/sqft
  • BWP / marine plywood
  • PU paint / membrane / glass shutters
  • Blum tandem hardware (German)
  • Engineered stone or marble counter
  • Designer ceiling with profile lights
  • Texture / accent wall finishes
  • For 3BHK premium + villa interiors

5 things that move the price

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Plywood grade

MR vs BWP ply = ₹150–300/sqft difference on cabinetry. BWP is mandatory for kitchen base cabinets in Chennai's humidity.

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Hardware brand

Ebco/Yale (Indian) vs Hettich (mid) vs Blum (premium) — adds ₹15K–80K per kitchen. Hardware fails first; cheap ones cost you in 2 years.

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Shutter material

Laminate → Acrylic → Membrane → PU → Glass. Each step ₹200–500/sqft. Choose by usage area, not by aesthetic alone.

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False ceiling complexity

Plain perimeter = ₹60–80/sqft. Coved with LED = ₹150–250/sqft. Adding POP detailing or second layer adds further.

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Electrical scope

New points, concealed conduits, modular switches, light fixtures — often under-quoted upfront. Full 2BHK electrical: ₹60K–1.5L extra.

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Site conditions

Civil patch-up, wall demolition, existing wardrobe removal — sometimes 8–15% of project value. We surface this in the first quote.

How Homeli handles pricing

Itemised room-by-room, not "package". Most Chennai designers quote as "₹X lakhs for 2BHK package" — vague on purpose. We list every wardrobe, every laminate code, every hardware brand and every milestone amount separately. You can change one item without renegotiating the whole quote.

GST always inclusive. Many vendors quote ex-GST and add 18% at the end. Our quote = your final invoice, GST in. No surprise.

Milestone-based payment, never upfront. 40% at design sign-off (before production starts), 40% at carpentry site-delivery, 20% at handover after snagging. Any company asking for 100% upfront is a red flag.

Variation charges declared upfront. If site survey reveals additional civil/electrical scope, we flag it in the quote (not after work begins). You decide whether to include or exclude before signing.

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Answered clearly

How much does interior design cost in Chennai per square foot?
₹800–₹2,500/sqft for complete interiors depending on material and finish tier. Basic laminate-finish projects with MR ply tend to land at the lower end. Premium projects with BWP plywood, acrylic or PU shutters, and Blum hardware approach the upper end.
What is the cost of a modular kitchen in Chennai?
₹1.2 lakhs to ₹4.5 lakhs depending on size, layout (straight/L-shape/U-shape), material (MDF/HDHMR/BWP plywood), and finish (Laminate/Acrylic/PU). A standard L-shaped kitchen in a 2BHK apartment typically falls between ₹1.5L and ₹2.5L at the standard tier.
What is the cost of wardrobes in Chennai?
₹18,000–₹55,000 per wardrobe unit depending on size and material. A full bedroom wardrobe wall starts around ₹35,000. Floor-to-ceiling wardrobe walls in a master bedroom typically range from ₹60,000 to ₹1.5 lakhs depending on finish and internal fittings.
How much does a 2BHK full interior cost in Chennai?
₹3.5–₹8 lakhs for a standard 2BHK apartment interior covering kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and living room. At the standard tier with Hettich hardware and acrylic shutters, most 2BHKs fall between ₹5L and ₹7L.
Do Chennai interior design prices include GST?
All Homeli quotes are GST-inclusive. The final invoice amount matches the signed quotation exactly. We don't add GST as a surprise at the billing stage — it's in the quote from day one.
Are there hidden costs in home interior design in Chennai?
With Homeli, no. Quotes are itemised room-by-room and signed before work begins. Common hidden costs with other companies: variation charges for "site conditions", material upgrades not flagged upfront, electricals quoted separately, and revision fees. We surface all of these in the first quote.
What are typical payment terms for home interiors in Chennai?
Homeli follows a milestone-based payment structure: 40% at design sign-off (before production), 40% when your carpentry is delivered to site, and 20% at handover after snagging. We never ask for 100% upfront. Any company asking for full payment at the start of work is a red flag.
How do I get an accurate interior design quote in Chennai?
Share your floor plan (rough sketch fine), confirm approximate room sizes, and tell us your finish preference. We give you an itemised room-wise estimate within 24 hours. No site visit required for the first estimate — that comes once you're happy with the ballpark.

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